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Smooth Home for The Holidays at Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
November 28, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm
The Best of Marion Meadows! Known for his cool sultry sax tones, acclaimed jazz sax man, Marion Meadows is getting ready blow your mind this Holiday Season with an “outside the box” performance of funky, original and dynamic compositions featuring h…
Smooth Home for The Holidays at Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
November 28, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm
The Best of Marion Meadows! Known for his cool sultry sax tones, acclaimed jazz sax man, Marion Meadows is getting ready blow your mind this Holiday Season with an “outside the box” performance of funky, original and dynamic compositions featuring h…
Smooth Home for The Holidays at Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
November 28, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10pm
The Best of Marion Meadows! Known for his cool sultry sax tones, acclaimed jazz sax man, Marion Meadows is getting ready blow your mind this Holiday Season with an “outside the box” performance of funky, original and dynamic compositions featuring h…
Night of a Thousand Grooves! at JW Marriott Starr Pass and Resort
October 24, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Featuring theSmooth Jazz sounds Gregg Karukas, Eric Darius and and Jay Soto.
Night of a Thousand Grooves! at JW Marriott Starr Pass and Resort
October 24, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Featuring theSmooth Jazz sounds Gregg Karukas, Eric Darius and and Jay Soto.
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- Greetings Tucson,
Just a little bit about me. I was born and raised in Tucson primarily on the east side. A graduate of Sahuaro High I left the desert when I was just 17 years old to attend college in San Diego, California. Of course, I still visit Tucson quite often since most of my family has been in the city as early as the 1950's.
While living in San Diego, I earned a BA degree from San Diego State in Social Sciences and Business Management.
I am the mother of one daughter who will be graduating from college in the spring of 09, Yeah! And, I have been married for twenty five years.
I enjoy travelling, writing, reading, theatre, film, music and spending time with my family.
- Are youa Tucson resident? If yes, for how long.
- No, but I grew up in Tucson
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- The Chocolate Voice is a monthly publicaton with an emphasis on positive and informative stories from writers that are former and currentTucsonans. Our motto is : "focusing on stories where the voice sweetens the soul"
Although the publication originated in Tucson, AZ we have many readers throughout the United States. Currently, our readership has spread to states which include; AL, California, Hawaii, New York, Oregon,Texas, Florida and, Pennsylvania
The publication was founded by Mother and daughter as a result of having conversations about so much emphasis on negative stories particulary about the African American Community in mainstream media.
Our goal is to encourage people to spread uplifting and positive information as it relates to the well of all people. We encourage and welcome personal success stories and positive events that are going on in your community. We want to share your story with the world. Contact us and find out how you can be apart of our uplifting voice.
The publication is distributed monthly and is available in print and online in PDF format.
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- Married
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- Not as of yet. But looking to join.
- Are you a member of a local Church. If so, you may state the name and Pastor, if you wish.
- When in town, I regulary visit Grace Temple Baptist Church, Pastor D. Grady Scott.
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- George Puckett
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Burney Starks at Red Barn Theater
January 8, 2010 at 8pm to January 24, 2010 at 2pm
Big River is a musical adaptation of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn with music written by Roger Miller - "King of the Road". It's not not Hip Hop or Old School, but was pretty cool in its time.
Burney Starks plays a principal role of Jim the runaway…
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Shift Your Business for GOOD in 2010 at Ward 2
January 13, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Today's Social problems represent the greatest opportunity for economic growth.
This event will provide you with an enormous education on social entrepreneurship, social media, and how to reposition and re-brand your business as a socially sustaina…
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October 24 – 7:30 PM
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort Pavillion
www.azentertainmentandevents.com
520-429-9803
AZ Entertainment and Events (AZEE) is proud to present “Night of a Thousand Grooves,” another world class ensemble of contemporary jazz artists featuring sax prodigy, Eric Darius; masterful keyboardist/composer Gregg Karukas and award-winning fiery guitarist Jay Soto.
Come out to the luxurious JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort Pavillion for a great evening of soulful, smooth grooves featuring contemporary jazz greats: Sax prodigy, Eric Darius; masterful keyboardist -composer Gregg Karukas and award-winning, fiery guitarist Jay Soto. Two dance floors, drink specials, $99 resort stay and great fun!
According to Darius, “Although I’ve been to Arizona before, I have never had the opportunity to perform in Tucson. I am very excited about coming and ready to bring the house down!! One thing I can definitely promise is that this show is going to be hot!!
“Hot” is probably putting it mildly since Darius’ performances have been described as nothing short of a “blazing inferno of pure body rockin’, soul-stirring energy.” His rapid ascendance to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts, not once; but multiple times, is remarkable. Darius’ latest CD, “Goin’ All Out” has debuted on the legendary Blue Note record label. But even more unusual is how well grounded Eric is in handling celebrity and its trappings. We recently sat down with the 26-year old artist who has taken the contemporary jazz world by storm to uncover the secret to his phenomenal and early success.
“I attribute a lot of the success I am experiencing with my music career to my parents. They exposed me to jazz at a very early age, so I had a love and appreciation for it very early on. It wasn't until I was nine, and I saw the saxophonist at our church play every single Sunday. I saw the emotion that he exuded when he played and it really sparked my interest—I just fell in love with the saxophone. I listened to a lot of Grover Washington, Jr. and David Sanborn and Kirk Whalum growing up. My parents bought me a saxophone for my tenth birthday and I started playing.
Despite a demanding touring schedule Eric is earning a business degree at the University of Florida. “I think it is important for all artists to be able to understand the business aspects of our careers—a lot of them don't know what it entails; everything from finances and management to marketing. I think that it will definitely be beneficial to me as an artist, to help create longevity for my career. I plan on applying everything that I learn with my business degree.”
What advice does he have for aspiring musicians?
For any aspiring musician who might be reading this article, my advice to them would be to always follow your dreams! In order to succeed in the music business, it takes A LOT of practice, patience, and perseverance!!
Inspired by John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, David Sanborn, Kenny Garrett and Michael Brecker, Darius began recording his compositions and sold demos at ages 13 and 15. He soon hooked up with members of saxophonist Richard Elliot's band who produced his first full-length CD, Cruisin'. "I wrote most of the music from that CD when I was 14," Darius says, "and we released it in 2000 when I was 17.
One local event found Darius opening for David Benoit and Navarro. Blown away by what he had seen, Navarro agreed to produce his next album even before a record deal was signed. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to catch this rising star in Tucson along with his equally talented and award winning ensemble members, Gregg Karukas, Jay Soto, Mario Mendivil and Ira King.
Thank you for the friend invite. It's always on-time to know that someone is woundering how another is doing. Our lives thus far in Tucson has been different than what we are use to in Seattle. We will adjust. Right now my wife works as a CNA for people here and she's not happy. Organizations here have to much power. Cutting hours and pay is something were not use to. As for myself I'm in school to obtain my CDL's for truck driving and that's totally different.
You take care and once again thank you.
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